How much will Celtic miss Asian Games-bound Yang?

What the report says

Celtic will be without winger Yang Hyun-jun for their next four matches after he joined South Korea’s squad for the Asian Games. BBC Sport Football reports that the 24-year-old’s departure comes at a time when he has become an important part of the Scottish champions’ attack, highlighted by a decisive late goal in the win over St Mirren in Paisley and another strike earlier in the week against Aberdeen.

Yang’s progress is notable because he was close to leaving Celtic in January, but stayed and helped the club to a league and cup double last season. He later agreed a new contract in the summer and has continued to contribute early in the current campaign. Captain Callum McGregor said the winger is a key player for the team and that Celtic will miss him, while still wishing him well.

The article says Celtic should have enough depth to cope in the short term, with Tunisia international Sebastian Tounekti among the options on the left side and Jota also working back from a long-term knee injury. Even so, Yang’s absence may be felt as Celtic move into a busy spell that includes domestic and European fixtures, including a trip to Rangers in the League Cup quarter-finals and a home league Old Firm derby. In broader context, the piece suggests Celtic’s wide players remain central to how the team is set up this season.